Folks, I have a question about using a 2/440 antenna inside my attic when I have foil covered roof apnels for insulation purposes. My gut tells me this wouyld not be a good idea. Any thoughts? I'll be using my TS-2000 and no amp or anything.

Thanks Phil. I could and may end up putting outside but I live in a gated community and they are not crazy about aluminum. I can probably hide it around behind in back but that will necessitate a long cable run. I was pretty sure it wasn't a good idea but thought I'd ask.

There are plans on the net for J-pole made from twin lead. That would not look like and antenna to curious eyes. There are designs that use the PVC vent pipes to hide 1/4 wave vertical. The foil backed insulation might be a big help as a ground plane.

There are plans on the net for J-pole made from twin lead. That would not look like and antenna to curious eyes. There are designs that use the PVC vent pipes to hide 1/4 wave vertical. The foil backed insulation might be a big help as a ground plane.

True! I am using a Big Steppir in the trees at the back with no problem. I have a nice tri=bander I bought through our local club which is now sitting on my desk next to me. It hears great. I can herar all the San Antonio and Austin repeaters with it. But those in SA don't hear me too well. The foil is above the antenna if I put it up in the attic and I am thinking it might not work too well. I have a push up pole anbd I may hide that behind the house..That'll make for about a 50 to 75 foot run of cable though. Probablymy best bet though.

The ventenna is a good option. I'm also a fan of groundplanes in trees. I put a couple in my tree behind the shack when I moved in as temporary antennas and now years later they're about 15' higher and still working fine. Even right on the roof, a groundplane made from a mobile stainless whip clamped or screwed to an existing feature is virtually invisible from the ground. I would lay odds there's stuff sticking out of your roof right now that's bigger and longer than a 19" 22ga whip.

The ventenna is a good option. I'm also a fan of groundplanes in trees. I put a couple in my tree behind the shack when I moved in as temporary antennas and now years later they're about 15' higher and still working fine. Even right on the roof, a groundplane made from a mobile stainless whip clamped or screwed to an existing feature is virtually invisible from the ground. I would lay odds there's stuff sticking out of your roof right now that's bigger and longer than a 19" 22ga whip.

Mark K5LXPAlbuquerque, NM

Hi Mark. The Ventenna idea is a good one buit I wat to use the Arrow OSB tribander. My problem of course. I can put the antenna up on the backside of the houe on a push up pole but was trying to avoid a long cable run. I really don't use 2/440 much but I like having the option. Yep there are vent pipes up there taller than a 1/4 2 meter antenna. I just have to make up my doodley mind which way to go. I was all set to put it up in my attic until the light went on concerning the foil lined roof panels. Sigh!

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